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Esteemed Conductor, Jack Herriman, and Associate Conductor, Alex Zheng, lead a wide range of volunteer musicians from across the Valley of the Sun, providing quality symphonic and orchestral music to delighted audiences. In keeping with the underlying premise of the Symphony, all of the concerts are provided to the public, free of charge. The Chandler Symphony Orchestra is committed to reaching the community with quality orchestral music, regardless of their ability to purchase tickets.
The Chandler Symphony Orchestra’s roots began with an orchestra that Maestro Herriman conducted at Mesa Community College. In 1991, when their rehearsal location was no longer available, the majority of the orchestra joined together to form the beginnings of what
they would name the San Marcos Symphony. In 2006, the orchestra was re-named the Chandler Symphony Orchestra.
The Chandler Symphony Orchestra presents five concerts per season (October-May), performed at the Chandler Center for the Arts. Examples of past works include: Dvorak’s “New World Symphony,” Beethoven’s “Symphony No. 9” (the “Chorale”), the “Violin Concerto in D Major” by Tchaikovsky and portions of “The Messiah” by George Frederick Handel.
These concerts provide opportunities for talented local professional and amateur musicians to perform as solo guest artists with a symphonic ensemble, including: Annie Center, piano; Tracy Bidleman, soprano; Dana Pasley, 1st violinist with the Phoenix Symphony; Paul Carlson, violinist; as well as Chandler Symphony Orchestra musicians Joy Pan (Concertmaster), Larry Conrad, (Principal Horn), Daniel Coombs (Principal Clarinet), Frank Darmiento (Principal Trombone), John Friedeman (Principal Bassoon), Stacie Schaible (Principal Oboe) and Lisa Tharp (Principal Flute, Piccolo).
The Symphony is fortunate to have a large, loyal, enthusiastic following from across the East Valley. All of the participants and volunteers of the Chandler Symphony Orchestra enjoy performing great music for your pleasure and look forward to continuing this tradition long into the future.
“Without music, life’s a journey through a desert.”
– Pat Conroy, author, Prince of Tides
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